Christopher Addison, 1st Viscount Addison

High school (ages 12+)
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1. When was Christopher Addison, 1st Viscount Addison born?June 19, 1869
2. When did Christopher Addison, 1st Viscount Addison die?December 11, 1951
3. What is the key legislation championed?National Insurance Act 1911, Housing, Town Planning, &c. Act 1919
4. What is the political affiliations?Liberal Party, later Labour Party
5. Who was Christopher Addison?He was a doctor and politician who helped make Britain healthier and gave people better homes.
6. What did he do for health?He helped create the National Insurance Act of 1911, which gave workers health insurance and help if they got sick or lost work.

Anatomist: A medical scientist specializing in the detailed structure and organization of the human body.
Social Welfare: Government policies and programs designed to ensure the well-being of citizens, including health, housing, and income support.
Public Housing: Residential properties owned and managed by government entities, intended to provide affordable accommodation.
House of Lords: The upper legislative chamber of the United Kingdom Parliament, comprising life peers, hereditary peers, and bishops.